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The film on today’s BS-TBS Short Stories is “Conversation Piece”＆“Duet”

“Conversation Piece”

“Duet”

SSFF & ASIA’s short film“Conversation Piece”＆“Duet”will be introduced on the seventh BS-TBS Short Stories, airing from 10pm tonight.

“Conversation Piece”

Joe Tunmer／UK／ 6:53 ／Comedy/Musical／ 2009

Sunday morning, Jean notices a chip on a treasured vase. She accuses Maurice, her husband who denies it. Using various tactics, Jean attempts to get to the bottom of the situation. A unique musical-of-sorts set to jazz cornetist Rex Stewart’s 1966 improvised recording ‘Conversation Piece’.

“Duet”

Toshimichi Saito／Japan/USA／12:57／Drama／2010

Will, a gifted oboe player, suffers from stage fright. His one joy is to play along with a violinist who performs outside his window everyday. Will's encounter with the violinist gives him the courage to perform in front of others & a new outlook in life.